Dr Zahid Hussain Khand Gets Four-Year Extension as Aror University Vice Chancellor -

Prof. Dr. Engr. Zahid Hussain Khand has been granted another four-year term as Vice Chancellor of Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage, Sukkur, by the Government of Sindh.

The extension will allow Dr Khand to continue leading the public-sector university, which focuses on art, architecture, design and the preservation of cultural heritage.
The decision was approved in September 2026.

According to media reports, the extension followed a recommendation by Sindh Assembly Speaker Owais Qadir Shah, reversing an earlier proposal to advertise the position and appoint a new vice chancellor through a selection process.

Reports also stated that Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah had initially recommended advertising the position and considering Dr Khand for reappointment if no suitable candidate emerged through the selection process. The subsequent approval granted him another four-year tenure.

Dr Khand’s extension comes at a significant stage in the development of Aror University, which aims to promote higher education in creative disciplines while connecting the region’s cultural heritage with contemporary academic and professional opportunities.

Who is Prof. Dr. Engr. Zahid Hussain Khand
Prof. Dr. Engr. Zahid Hussain Khand is an academic and university administrator currently serving as Vice Chancellor of Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage, Sukkur.

As head of the university, he has been associated with its institutional development, academic expansion, administrative strengthening and efforts to promote art, architecture, design and heritage education.

At the university’s fourth Senate meeting, held on March 11, 2026, Dr Khand presented an overview of progress during 36 months of institutional transformation. The presentation covered developments in administration, academics, digital transformation, infrastructure and the promotion and preservation of art and cultural heritage.

His stated academic vision emphasizes merit, analytical and creative thinking, leadership skills and entrepreneurship among young people.

With his reappointment for another four years, Dr Khand will continue to lead the institution’s efforts to strengthen its academic standing and contribute to the development of creative education in Sindh. – ER

Appeared in ER Nov 2026, Issue – I

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